The Reproductive (genital) System Flashcards
Menarche
The first menstruation.
A cyclical release of uterine lining through the vagina, typically every 28
Menstruation
An immature ovum produced in the gonads (ovaries).
Oocyte
A mature female sex cell produced by the ovaries.
Ovum (plural: ova)
Male or female sexual reproductive cell (sperm cell or ovum
Gamete
Progesterone
One of the primary female hormones
A nutrient-rich organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and supplies nutrients to the fetus.
Placenta
A cord that connects the placenta in the mother’s uterus to the fetus.
Umbilical cord
Perimenopause
Prior to menopause
Time when menstruation ceases, usually between ages 45-55 years.
Menopause
Gynec(o)
Female
Mamm(o)
Breast
Mast(o)
Breast
Uter(o)
Uterus
Metr(o)
Uterus
Hyster(o)
Uterus
Ovari(o)
Ovaries
Oophor(o)
Ovaries
Oo
Egg
Ov(i)
Egg
Ov(o)
Egg
Salping(o)
Fallopian tubes
Colp(o)
Vagina
Vulv(o)
Vulva
A gland surrounding the urethra that emits a fluid to help sperm cells move and contracts during ejaculation to help sperm to exit the body
Prostate
Men(o)
Menstruation
One of a pair of male organs that produce sperm and are contained in a sac called scrotum
Testis (plural; testes)
A primary male hormone responsible for male sex characteristics
Testosterone
Spermatogenesis
The production of sperms
A male sex cell that contains chromosomes.
Sperm
A tail located at the end of a sperm cell that helps in movement
Flagellum
Expulsion of semen outside the body
Ejaculation
A male reproductive part that covers the urethra outside of the body
Penis
Andr(o)
Men
Prostat(o)
Prostate gland
Orch(o)
Testes
Orchid(o)
Testes
Orch(i)
Testes
Spermat(o)
Sperm
Spermat(o)
Sperm
The system of organs and parts which function in sexual reproduction
The Reproductive (genital) System
